Question 1

In preparation for the next quality improvement committee meeting,the nurse manager accesses the clinical decision support system to run an outcomes report.How will the committee use this report?

Accepted Answer

A) Outcome tracking helps identify faulty processes and assists in modifying policies and procedures to improve client outcomes for a particular diagnosis or department within a health organization. Utilization review is designed to eliminate inappropriate or unnecessary medical care, length of stay, and place of treatment.
B) Outcome tracking helps identify faulty processes and assists in modifying policies and procedures to improve client outcomes for a particular diagnosis or department within a health organization. Utilization review is designed to eliminate inappropriate or unnecessary medical care, length of stay, and place of treatment.
C) Outcome tracking helps identify faulty processes and assists in modifying policies and procedures to improve client outcomes for a particular diagnosis or department within a health organization. Utilization review is designed to eliminate inappropriate or unnecessary medical care, length of stay, and place of treatment.
D) Outcome tracking helps identify faulty processes and assists in modifying policies and procedures to improve client outcomes for a particular diagnosis or department within a health organization. Utilization review is designed to eliminate inappropriate or unnecessary medical care, length of stay, and place of treatment.

Question 2

During a home visit,the nurse inputs admission information into a computer-based medical record system.The client asks what prevents a neighbor from accessing the information when the nurse visits the client.Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) All files require that the user have a password so that access is only gained by authorized personnel. The nurse would have to put the computer down to assess a client, so the nurse could not keep the computer in his or her hands at all times. It would not be cost effective to have a computer for each client. The nurse would not delete the information without verifying that the information reached the home computer.
B) All files require that the user have a password so that access is only gained by authorized personnel. The nurse would have to put the computer down to assess a client, so the nurse could not keep the computer in his or her hands at all times. It would not be cost effective to have a computer for each client. The nurse would not delete the information without verifying that the information reached the home computer.
C) All files require that the user have a password so that access is only gained by authorized personnel. The nurse would have to put the computer down to assess a client, so the nurse could not keep the computer in his or her hands at all times. It would not be cost effective to have a computer for each client. The nurse would not delete the information without verifying that the information reached the home computer.
D) All files require that the user have a password so that access is only gained by authorized personnel. The nurse would have to put the computer down to assess a client, so the nurse could not keep the computer in his or her hands at all times. It would not be cost effective to have a computer for each client. The nurse would not delete the information without verifying that the information reached the home computer.

Question 3

The nurse is evaluating the components of the computer system used in the healthcare organization.Which should the nurse realize about the functions of the clinical information system and administrative information system? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) The clinical information system supports the administration system by inputting information for billing purposes such as procedures performed. The administration system admits the client and includes information that assists the clinical system such as client allergies. The systems function independently but are not separate. Finances and demographics are managed by the administrative function.
B) The clinical information system supports the administration system by inputting information for billing purposes such as procedures performed. The administration system admits the client and includes information that assists the clinical system such as client allergies. The systems function independently but are not separate. Finances and demographics are managed by the administrative function.
C) The clinical information system supports the administration system by inputting information for billing purposes such as procedures performed. The administration system admits the client and includes information that assists the clinical system such as client allergies. The systems function independently but are not separate. Finances and demographics are managed by the administrative function.
D) The clinical information system supports the administration system by inputting information for billing purposes such as procedures performed. The administration system admits the client and includes information that assists the clinical system such as client allergies. The systems function independently but are not separate. Finances and demographics are managed by the administrative function.
E) The clinical information system supports the administration system by inputting information for billing purposes such as procedures performed. The administration system admits the client and includes information that assists the clinical system such as client allergies. The systems function independently but are not separate. Finances and demographics are managed by the administrative function.

Question 4

The nurse is providing discharge instructions about medications and exercise to a client with congestive heart failure.Which action by the nurse ensures that the client is fully informed?

Accepted Answer

A) Most hospitals and agencies have computer-generated discharge instructions that the nurse can print to give the client to refer to when at home. This not only prevents calls, but gives the client confidence. Repeating the instructions does not help the client at home. Relatives can forget as easily as the client. It is not the physician's place to reinforce teaching.
B) Most hospitals and agencies have computer-generated discharge instructions that the nurse can print to give the client to refer to when at home. This not only prevents calls, but gives the client confidence. Repeating the instructions does not help the client at home. Relatives can forget as easily as the client. It is not the physician's place to reinforce teaching.
C) Most hospitals and agencies have computer-generated discharge instructions that the nurse can print to give the client to refer to when at home. This not only prevents calls, but gives the client confidence. Repeating the instructions does not help the client at home. Relatives can forget as easily as the client. It is not the physician's place to reinforce teaching.
D) Most hospitals and agencies have computer-generated discharge instructions that the nurse can print to give the client to refer to when at home. This not only prevents calls, but gives the client confidence. Repeating the instructions does not help the client at home. Relatives can forget as easily as the client. It is not the physician's place to reinforce teaching.

Question 5

The clinical information system committee at a major healthcare organization is designing a plan to ensure the protection of client information.Which approaches should this committee include in the implementation plan? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) The committee is creating a plan to ensure the protection of client information. The committee needs to design polices for password protection and log-in information, determine mechanisms to handle clients and staff who communicate through social media, and what to do if information is inputted into an incorrect medical record. Identifying applications that interface with smartphones and creating interfaces so that clients can input health data are not approaches to ensure the protection of client information.
B) The committee is creating a plan to ensure the protection of client information. The committee needs to design polices for password protection and log-in information, determine mechanisms to handle clients and staff who communicate through social media, and what to do if information is inputted into an incorrect medical record. Identifying applications that interface with smartphones and creating interfaces so that clients can input health data are not approaches to ensure the protection of client information.
C) The committee is creating a plan to ensure the protection of client information. The committee needs to design polices for password protection and log-in information, determine mechanisms to handle clients and staff who communicate through social media, and what to do if information is inputted into an incorrect medical record. Identifying applications that interface with smartphones and creating interfaces so that clients can input health data are not approaches to ensure the protection of client information.
D) The committee is creating a plan to ensure the protection of client information. The committee needs to design polices for password protection and log-in information, determine mechanisms to handle clients and staff who communicate through social media, and what to do if information is inputted into an incorrect medical record. Identifying applications that interface with smartphones and creating interfaces so that clients can input health data are not approaches to ensure the protection of client information.
E) The committee is creating a plan to ensure the protection of client information. The committee needs to design polices for password protection and log-in information, determine mechanisms to handle clients and staff who communicate through social media, and what to do if information is inputted into an incorrect medical record. Identifying applications that interface with smartphones and creating interfaces so that clients can input health data are not approaches to ensure the protection of client information.

Question 6

The nurse is documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR)after providing care in the client's room.The client's asks the nurse why a computer is being used.Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) Nursing informatics is the science of using computers in nursing practice to improve client care by making client information easily accessible. Documenting client information by computer does not necessarily reduce charting time, depending on the system used. The client's information is protected by privacy laws. The client may read the chart, whether written or computerized, in the presence of a physician.
B) Nursing informatics is the science of using computers in nursing practice to improve client care by making client information easily accessible. Documenting client information by computer does not necessarily reduce charting time, depending on the system used. The client's information is protected by privacy laws. The client may read the chart, whether written or computerized, in the presence of a physician.
C) Nursing informatics is the science of using computers in nursing practice to improve client care by making client information easily accessible. Documenting client information by computer does not necessarily reduce charting time, depending on the system used. The client's information is protected by privacy laws. The client may read the chart, whether written or computerized, in the presence of a physician.
D) Nursing informatics is the science of using computers in nursing practice to improve client care by making client information easily accessible. Documenting client information by computer does not necessarily reduce charting time, depending on the system used. The client's information is protected by privacy laws. The client may read the chart, whether written or computerized, in the presence of a physician.

Question 7

The nurse educator trains case managers on the use of an electronic medical record when providing client care.Which participant statements indicate that training has been effective? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Electronic health records can assist the case manager by allowing trending of client progress, documentation of client education, and observation of quality metrics to help decrease readmission rates. Electronic health records also allow improved coordination of care between providers because they are all working off one chart. The use of the electronic health record does not directly reduce the cost of health care.
B) Electronic health records can assist the case manager by allowing trending of client progress, documentation of client education, and observation of quality metrics to help decrease readmission rates. Electronic health records also allow improved coordination of care between providers because they are all working off one chart. The use of the electronic health record does not directly reduce the cost of health care.
C) Electronic health records can assist the case manager by allowing trending of client progress, documentation of client education, and observation of quality metrics to help decrease readmission rates. Electronic health records also allow improved coordination of care between providers because they are all working off one chart. The use of the electronic health record does not directly reduce the cost of health care.
D) Electronic health records can assist the case manager by allowing trending of client progress, documentation of client education, and observation of quality metrics to help decrease readmission rates. Electronic health records also allow improved coordination of care between providers because they are all working off one chart. The use of the electronic health record does not directly reduce the cost of health care.
E) Electronic health records can assist the case manager by allowing trending of client progress, documentation of client education, and observation of quality metrics to help decrease readmission rates. Electronic health records also allow improved coordination of care between providers because they are all working off one chart. The use of the electronic health record does not directly reduce the cost of health care.

Question 8

The nurse who uses the computer during client care notices increased eyestrain since the organization began using the electronic medical record for nursing documentation.Which action by the nurse would minimize the eyestrain experienced during documentation?

Accepted Answer

A) A glare filter may decrease the eyestrain that the nurse is experiencing. The nurse will not be allowed to chart on paper because the nursing documentation is electronic. A firm, flat board or hard surface to rest the palm is the best way to protect the wrist from injury. A lumbar support helps with appropriate body posture for the back.
B) A glare filter may decrease the eyestrain that the nurse is experiencing. The nurse will not be allowed to chart on paper because the nursing documentation is electronic. A firm, flat board or hard surface to rest the palm is the best way to protect the wrist from injury. A lumbar support helps with appropriate body posture for the back.
C) A glare filter may decrease the eyestrain that the nurse is experiencing. The nurse will not be allowed to chart on paper because the nursing documentation is electronic. A firm, flat board or hard surface to rest the palm is the best way to protect the wrist from injury. A lumbar support helps with appropriate body posture for the back.
D) A glare filter may decrease the eyestrain that the nurse is experiencing. The nurse will not be allowed to chart on paper because the nursing documentation is electronic. A firm, flat board or hard surface to rest the palm is the best way to protect the wrist from injury. A lumbar support helps with appropriate body posture for the back.

Question 9

The nurse is providing care for a client recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Which is the reason for using the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC)system when formulating client outcomes when planning care?

Accepted Answer

A) The standardized language of the NOC allows nurses to describe nursing problems, treatments, and outcomes in a consistent manner that is understood by all nurses. The NOC was not devised to make outcomes easier or more professional looking. Outcomes are based on data already collected and do not facilitate data gathering.
B) The standardized language of the NOC allows nurses to describe nursing problems, treatments, and outcomes in a consistent manner that is understood by all nurses. The NOC was not devised to make outcomes easier or more professional looking. Outcomes are based on data already collected and do not facilitate data gathering.
C) The standardized language of the NOC allows nurses to describe nursing problems, treatments, and outcomes in a consistent manner that is understood by all nurses. The NOC was not devised to make outcomes easier or more professional looking. Outcomes are based on data already collected and do not facilitate data gathering.
D) The standardized language of the NOC allows nurses to describe nursing problems, treatments, and outcomes in a consistent manner that is understood by all nurses. The NOC was not devised to make outcomes easier or more professional looking. Outcomes are based on data already collected and do not facilitate data gathering.

Question 10

A rural home health nurse is caring for a client recovering from a myocardial infarction.The client is concerned that the community clinic does not have the ability to provide the necessary monitoring for the health problem.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) Through telehealth advances, clients who live in remote areas can have their information monitored by specialists using computers. Because of this technology, clients do not need to make frequent visits to specialists for monitoring and evaluation of progress. A client who has experienced a myocardial infarction does require monitoring. The intranet is used within an agency or system and is not a tool that can be accessed from the outside.
B) Through telehealth advances, clients who live in remote areas can have their information monitored by specialists using computers. Because of this technology, clients do not need to make frequent visits to specialists for monitoring and evaluation of progress. A client who has experienced a myocardial infarction does require monitoring. The intranet is used within an agency or system and is not a tool that can be accessed from the outside.
C) Through telehealth advances, clients who live in remote areas can have their information monitored by specialists using computers. Because of this technology, clients do not need to make frequent visits to specialists for monitoring and evaluation of progress. A client who has experienced a myocardial infarction does require monitoring. The intranet is used within an agency or system and is not a tool that can be accessed from the outside.
D) Through telehealth advances, clients who live in remote areas can have their information monitored by specialists using computers. Because of this technology, clients do not need to make frequent visits to specialists for monitoring and evaluation of progress. A client who has experienced a myocardial infarction does require monitoring. The intranet is used within an agency or system and is not a tool that can be accessed from the outside.

Question 11

The nurse is caring for a client who has a foot wound that is not healing appropriately.How will accessing the clinical decision support (CDS)system help with this client's care?

Accepted Answer

A) A CDS system will offer options from experts for the client's situation. It remains up to the nurse to make a final decision, but the information obtained can be useful in assisting the nurse to select other options of care. The system will not point the nurse in any particular direction; the nurse views the information and determines the next step to take. The system will not make the decision for the nurse. The CDS system assists the nurse with nursing decisions, not medical decisions or information.
B) A CDS system will offer options from experts for the client's situation. It remains up to the nurse to make a final decision, but the information obtained can be useful in assisting the nurse to select other options of care. The system will not point the nurse in any particular direction; the nurse views the information and determines the next step to take. The system will not make the decision for the nurse. The CDS system assists the nurse with nursing decisions, not medical decisions or information.
C) A CDS system will offer options from experts for the client's situation. It remains up to the nurse to make a final decision, but the information obtained can be useful in assisting the nurse to select other options of care. The system will not point the nurse in any particular direction; the nurse views the information and determines the next step to take. The system will not make the decision for the nurse. The CDS system assists the nurse with nursing decisions, not medical decisions or information.
D) A CDS system will offer options from experts for the client's situation. It remains up to the nurse to make a final decision, but the information obtained can be useful in assisting the nurse to select other options of care. The system will not point the nurse in any particular direction; the nurse views the information and determines the next step to take. The system will not make the decision for the nurse. The CDS system assists the nurse with nursing decisions, not medical decisions or information.

Question 12

The nurse is planning care for a client with a below-the-knee amputation.How will the use of informatics help the nurse plan this client's care?

Accepted Answer

A) To provide the best care, the nurse can access nursing research that would support evidence-based practice. The previous admission would not provide evidence-based results. Searching the Internet for information regarding the surgical procedure will not help the nurse learn what the latest nursing research is. Standardized nursing language is useful when forming plans but will not help the nurse provide evidence-based care.
B) To provide the best care, the nurse can access nursing research that would support evidence-based practice. The previous admission would not provide evidence-based results. Searching the Internet for information regarding the surgical procedure will not help the nurse learn what the latest nursing research is. Standardized nursing language is useful when forming plans but will not help the nurse provide evidence-based care.
C) To provide the best care, the nurse can access nursing research that would support evidence-based practice. The previous admission would not provide evidence-based results. Searching the Internet for information regarding the surgical procedure will not help the nurse learn what the latest nursing research is. Standardized nursing language is useful when forming plans but will not help the nurse provide evidence-based care.
D) To provide the best care, the nurse can access nursing research that would support evidence-based practice. The previous admission would not provide evidence-based results. Searching the Internet for information regarding the surgical procedure will not help the nurse learn what the latest nursing research is. Standardized nursing language is useful when forming plans but will not help the nurse provide evidence-based care.

Question 13

A student nurse studying informatics would be aware that which are examples of clinical decision support tools? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Clinical decision support systems are designed to give healthcare providers tools to supplement the decision-making process during and after client care. These tools can include diagnostic support, documentation templates, clinical guidelines, alerts and reminders, condition-specific order sets, reference information, and focused data reports. Budgeting spreadsheets are not included.
B) Clinical decision support systems are designed to give healthcare providers tools to supplement the decision-making process during and after client care. These tools can include diagnostic support, documentation templates, clinical guidelines, alerts and reminders, condition-specific order sets, reference information, and focused data reports. Budgeting spreadsheets are not included.
C) Clinical decision support systems are designed to give healthcare providers tools to supplement the decision-making process during and after client care. These tools can include diagnostic support, documentation templates, clinical guidelines, alerts and reminders, condition-specific order sets, reference information, and focused data reports. Budgeting spreadsheets are not included.
D) Clinical decision support systems are designed to give healthcare providers tools to supplement the decision-making process during and after client care. These tools can include diagnostic support, documentation templates, clinical guidelines, alerts and reminders, condition-specific order sets, reference information, and focused data reports. Budgeting spreadsheets are not included.
E) Clinical decision support systems are designed to give healthcare providers tools to supplement the decision-making process during and after client care. These tools can include diagnostic support, documentation templates, clinical guidelines, alerts and reminders, condition-specific order sets, reference information, and focused data reports. Budgeting spreadsheets are not included.

Question 14

A client diagnosed with cancer is receiving care through a facility that is 100 miles from the client's home.After explaining how telehealth will be used to enhance this client's care,which client statements indicate that teaching about telehealth has been effective? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Using telehealth, the client can live and stay in the home and does not need to move closer to the treatment or monitoring facility. The client will not be required to change healthcare providers. Telehealth allows for the client to participate in a videoconference, keep health records in the home agency, and lower many of the costs that could be incurred with frequent travel.
B) Using telehealth, the client can live and stay in the home and does not need to move closer to the treatment or monitoring facility. The client will not be required to change healthcare providers. Telehealth allows for the client to participate in a videoconference, keep health records in the home agency, and lower many of the costs that could be incurred with frequent travel.
C) Using telehealth, the client can live and stay in the home and does not need to move closer to the treatment or monitoring facility. The client will not be required to change healthcare providers. Telehealth allows for the client to participate in a videoconference, keep health records in the home agency, and lower many of the costs that could be incurred with frequent travel.
D) Using telehealth, the client can live and stay in the home and does not need to move closer to the treatment or monitoring facility. The client will not be required to change healthcare providers. Telehealth allows for the client to participate in a videoconference, keep health records in the home agency, and lower many of the costs that could be incurred with frequent travel.
E) Using telehealth, the client can live and stay in the home and does not need to move closer to the treatment or monitoring facility. The client will not be required to change healthcare providers. Telehealth allows for the client to participate in a videoconference, keep health records in the home agency, and lower many of the costs that could be incurred with frequent travel.

Question 15

The nurse administrator of a local hospital is attending training on the new informatics system the hospital will be implementing.Which information will the nurse administrator be able to manage from the dashboard? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Many electronic health records give administrators tools to manage budgets, staffing, quality initiatives, and productivity information. The use of dashboards puts all of this information at the administrator's fingertips. The dashboard does not include patient-specific or identifying information, such as plans of care.
B) Many electronic health records give administrators tools to manage budgets, staffing, quality initiatives, and productivity information. The use of dashboards puts all of this information at the administrator's fingertips. The dashboard does not include patient-specific or identifying information, such as plans of care.
C) Many electronic health records give administrators tools to manage budgets, staffing, quality initiatives, and productivity information. The use of dashboards puts all of this information at the administrator's fingertips. The dashboard does not include patient-specific or identifying information, such as plans of care.
D) Many electronic health records give administrators tools to manage budgets, staffing, quality initiatives, and productivity information. The use of dashboards puts all of this information at the administrator's fingertips. The dashboard does not include patient-specific or identifying information, such as plans of care.
E) Many electronic health records give administrators tools to manage budgets, staffing, quality initiatives, and productivity information. The use of dashboards puts all of this information at the administrator's fingertips. The dashboard does not include patient-specific or identifying information, such as plans of care.

Question 16

The nurse manager is meeting with the director of human resources to review information about current clinical staff.How does the clinical decision support system support human resource functions?

Accepted Answer

A) Human resource departments can benefit from computerization by tracking personnel within the healthcare system. Professional licenses and credentials expire and must be renewed. It would be a daunting task to keep track of this information manually for a large facility that employs thousands of healthcare professionals. A computerized system can monitor license expiration and when recredentialing of a provider is required. Coding and charging for resources would be used by the billing department. Information about client discharges according to identified lengths of stay would be used in a utilization review.
B) Human resource departments can benefit from computerization by tracking personnel within the healthcare system. Professional licenses and credentials expire and must be renewed. It would be a daunting task to keep track of this information manually for a large facility that employs thousands of healthcare professionals. A computerized system can monitor license expiration and when recredentialing of a provider is required. Coding and charging for resources would be used by the billing department. Information about client discharges according to identified lengths of stay would be used in a utilization review.
C) Human resource departments can benefit from computerization by tracking personnel within the healthcare system. Professional licenses and credentials expire and must be renewed. It would be a daunting task to keep track of this information manually for a large facility that employs thousands of healthcare professionals. A computerized system can monitor license expiration and when recredentialing of a provider is required. Coding and charging for resources would be used by the billing department. Information about client discharges according to identified lengths of stay would be used in a utilization review.
D) Human resource departments can benefit from computerization by tracking personnel within the healthcare system. Professional licenses and credentials expire and must be renewed. It would be a daunting task to keep track of this information manually for a large facility that employs thousands of healthcare professionals. A computerized system can monitor license expiration and when recredentialing of a provider is required. Coding and charging for resources would be used by the billing department. Information about client discharges according to identified lengths of stay would be used in a utilization review.

Question 17

The nurse educator is conducting a class for staff nurses on the importance of uniform language within health care documentation.Which statement regarding uniform language made by the one of the staff nurses would indicate the need for further instruction?

Accepted Answer

A) Uniform language refers to use of a common or standardized language across multiple disciplines. The Joint Commission's list of Do Not Use abbreviations is one example of uniform language. The use of uniform language within the electronic health record can provide benefits to the client, the profession of nursing, and the health organization. Continuity of care improves for the client when standardized terminology is used.
B) Uniform language refers to use of a common or standardized language across multiple disciplines. The Joint Commission's list of Do Not Use abbreviations is one example of uniform language. The use of uniform language within the electronic health record can provide benefits to the client, the profession of nursing, and the health organization. Continuity of care improves for the client when standardized terminology is used.
C) Uniform language refers to use of a common or standardized language across multiple disciplines. The Joint Commission's list of Do Not Use abbreviations is one example of uniform language. The use of uniform language within the electronic health record can provide benefits to the client, the profession of nursing, and the health organization. Continuity of care improves for the client when standardized terminology is used.
D) Uniform language refers to use of a common or standardized language across multiple disciplines. The Joint Commission's list of Do Not Use abbreviations is one example of uniform language. The use of uniform language within the electronic health record can provide benefits to the client, the profession of nursing, and the health organization. Continuity of care improves for the client when standardized terminology is used.

Question 18

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client with a foot wound.How will the nursing information system support this client's learning needs?

Accepted Answer

A) A nursing information system must give the nurse the ability to access client information and provide data necessary to execute the nursing process of assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the client; however, documenting information about the client's status will not help with discharge instructions. A nursing information system does not provide a list of charges from the hospital stay. Pharmacy information, such as medication, route, dose, and time, should be available in the client's chart in real time. The system should allow the nurse to print discharge instructions with medication information to review with the client.
B) A nursing information system must give the nurse the ability to access client information and provide data necessary to execute the nursing process of assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the client; however, documenting information about the client's status will not help with discharge instructions. A nursing information system does not provide a list of charges from the hospital stay. Pharmacy information, such as medication, route, dose, and time, should be available in the client's chart in real time. The system should allow the nurse to print discharge instructions with medication information to review with the client.
C) A nursing information system must give the nurse the ability to access client information and provide data necessary to execute the nursing process of assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the client; however, documenting information about the client's status will not help with discharge instructions. A nursing information system does not provide a list of charges from the hospital stay. Pharmacy information, such as medication, route, dose, and time, should be available in the client's chart in real time. The system should allow the nurse to print discharge instructions with medication information to review with the client.
D) A nursing information system must give the nurse the ability to access client information and provide data necessary to execute the nursing process of assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the client; however, documenting information about the client's status will not help with discharge instructions. A nursing information system does not provide a list of charges from the hospital stay. Pharmacy information, such as medication, route, dose, and time, should be available in the client's chart in real time. The system should allow the nurse to print discharge instructions with medication information to review with the client.

Question 19

The nurse is preparing an educational to teach clients how to determine the validity of content obtained from health-related Internet websites.Which information should the nurse plan to include in this teaching tool? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) When analyzing online information the source of the information should be validated. The sponsor of the website should be clearly identified. The site should be studied to see if a product is being sold. A date when the data was last reviewed or updated should be visible. It is not necessary to locate the number of visitors to the website.
B) When analyzing online information the source of the information should be validated. The sponsor of the website should be clearly identified. The site should be studied to see if a product is being sold. A date when the data was last reviewed or updated should be visible. It is not necessary to locate the number of visitors to the website.
C) When analyzing online information the source of the information should be validated. The sponsor of the website should be clearly identified. The site should be studied to see if a product is being sold. A date when the data was last reviewed or updated should be visible. It is not necessary to locate the number of visitors to the website.
D) When analyzing online information the source of the information should be validated. The sponsor of the website should be clearly identified. The site should be studied to see if a product is being sold. A date when the data was last reviewed or updated should be visible. It is not necessary to locate the number of visitors to the website.
E) When analyzing online information the source of the information should be validated. The sponsor of the website should be clearly identified. The site should be studied to see if a product is being sold. A date when the data was last reviewed or updated should be visible. It is not necessary to locate the number of visitors to the website.

Question 20

The nurse on the hospital research committee is assigned the task of reviewing literature on the impact of an electronic medical record when documenting client care.Which action will allow the nurse to find the most appropriate information for this study?

Accepted Answer

A) Prior to beginning a research study, the problem is defined, and then a search is conducted of possible existing studies that have been completed. This search is referred to as a review of the literature. Asking the client's family if the problem is recurring will not help the nurse determine the course of care; it simply tells the nurse that the issue is a recurring one. The physician is not consulted for nursing problems. A staff meeting may net some other opinions but will not give the nurse information regarding studies related to the client's problem.
B) Prior to beginning a research study, the problem is defined, and then a search is conducted of possible existing studies that have been completed. This search is referred to as a review of the literature. Asking the client's family if the problem is recurring will not help the nurse determine the course of care; it simply tells the nurse that the issue is a recurring one. The physician is not consulted for nursing problems. A staff meeting may net some other opinions but will not give the nurse information regarding studies related to the client's problem.
C) Prior to beginning a research study, the problem is defined, and then a search is conducted of possible existing studies that have been completed. This search is referred to as a review of the literature. Asking the client's family if the problem is recurring will not help the nurse determine the course of care; it simply tells the nurse that the issue is a recurring one. The physician is not consulted for nursing problems. A staff meeting may net some other opinions but will not give the nurse information regarding studies related to the client's problem.
D) Prior to beginning a research study, the problem is defined, and then a search is conducted of possible existing studies that have been completed. This search is referred to as a review of the literature. Asking the client's family if the problem is recurring will not help the nurse determine the course of care; it simply tells the nurse that the issue is a recurring one. The physician is not consulted for nursing problems. A staff meeting may net some other opinions but will not give the nurse information regarding studies related to the client's problem.

Quiz 48: Informatics